Who doesn't know it, your back hurts or your fever rises and you need new medication because your home supply has been used up. Medicines can now be easily ordered online, some are also available without a prescription and may have a good price.

But be careful, don't fall for inferior or counterfeit products - they can be dangerous.

Things to keep in mind when buying medicines online

If you buy your medication online and not in your local pharmacy, please note the following so that you do not fall victim to so-called drug fraud and possibly expose yourself to health risks:

  • If your local pharmacy offers to purchase medications through a mail order service, you can also order them here.
  • If you want to buy by mail order from a pharmacy you don't know, check beforehand whether it is a reputable pharmacy. You can find out about this from your health insurance company or check it using the constantly updated list of approved mail-order pharmacies from DIMDI (the German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information) . Consumer advice centers or the Chamber of Pharmacists also provide information.
  • The website of a pharmacy that operates mail order business should, in addition to information about the pharmacy and the pharmacist, also name the responsible supervisory authority and pharmacist chamber for the pharmacy.
  • Never buy from internet sellers who advertise with spam!
  • Under no circumstances should you buy from online retailers that sell prescription medications without asking for a prescription!

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Source: polizei-beratung.de

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